Luis Hernandez, MBA

Experience

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2016

  Sergeant

  General Electric F-404 Turbofan Jet Engine MechanicRolls Royce T-56 Turboprop Jet Engine Mechanic● Upheld jet engine performance of F/A-18 and C-130 Marine Corps aircraft in order to keep them in optimum conditions and ready for military operations. Troubleshooted and performed organizational and intermediate level maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics of the power plants and related components.

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  Zodiac Aerospace

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Aircraft Technician

  Summer position● Supported manufacturing process of aircraft seats in production line by analyzing engineering blueprints, assembling frames, installing upholstery and electrical components in order to meet international orders from commercial airlines such as Boeing and Airbus.

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  CargoBarn Inc.

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Inside Sales Representative

  ● Developed a book of business in a fast-paced industry. I was responsible for acquiring new business, building relationships and assessing how a partnership with CargoBarn meets a customer's needs. ● Worked to convert prospects to customers by means of cold calling and emailing. Managed and maintained a profitable relationship with accounts, by providing both short-term and long-term solutions for their supply chain needs. ● Priced and tracked customer shipments, while providing problem resolution to the satisfaction of customers and CargoBarn Inc. Show less

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  Xpedited Transport LLC

  May 2016 - now

  Manager of Operations

  Co-founded Xpedited Transport in 2013 and began managing the business in May of 2016. Since its inception, I have taken responsibility of the following: Business Processes and Structure● Budgeting, financial forecasting, book-keeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, marketing, recruiting, hiring, firing, sales, operations, web design, information technology, Inventory control, social media development. ● Successfully created driver incentive programs, office personnel sales commission programs, safety evaluation, standard operating procedures, and daily schedules. Leadership● Successfully led a team of 13 company employees. Took charge of establishing business operation processes as well as training, delegating and supervising employees. Lean-Six Sigma ● Since taking over the management of the business, I have continuously set to analyze and improve business processes in order to reduce inefficiencies and attain an optimal stream flow of operations in every aspect of the business. Financial● Started the business with -75% equity and grew it to 80% positive equity. Monthly Cash Flows averaging $130,134. Grew the business a total of +964.28% in terms of revenue. Customer service● Successfully quoted RFPs, negotiated and won business contracts with two national corporations while simultaneously working in the spot market for 3PL’s such as CH Robinson, TQL, Fullen Transportation and freight forwarders. I have attended to our two customer contracts for over three years, always ensuring their needs were met while simultaneously acquiring new business. Show less